Partner up Meaning in English
expression
ˈpɑɹtnɝ/ /ˈəp
PART-ner UP
pˈɑːtnɐ/ /ˈʌp
PAHRT-nuh UP
Definition
To join with another person for a shared activity or purpose, especially to work together as a team or in a pair.
Usage & Nuances
Informal expression, common in teamwork, school, or business contexts. Frequently followed by 'with' ('partner up with someone'). Not used for romantic relationships. Often means short-term or task-based cooperation.
Spanish: asociarse - formar parejaPortuguese (BR): fazer parceria - fazer duplaPortuguese (PT): fazer parceria - formar duplaChinese (Simplified): 结成搭档 - 搭伙Chinese (Traditional): 結成搭檔 - 搭夥Hindi: साझेदार बननाArabic: التعاون مع شخصBengali: সঙ্গী হওয়াRussian: объединиться в пару - стать напарникамиJapanese: パートナーを組むVietnamese: hợp tác - ghép đôiKorean: 파트너를 맺다Turkish: eşleşmek - ortak olmakUrdu: ساتھ مل کر کام کرناIndonesian: berpasangan - bermitra
Example Sentences
Let's partner up for the project.
basic
We had to partner up in class for the experiment.
basic
Can you partner up with Mia?
basic
Whenever there's a group assignment, I usually partner up with Sam.
natural
If you don't partner up soon, you might be left out.
natural
The two companies decided to partner up to develop the new technology.
natural